San Jose Giants closer Steven Okert inherited a no-out, first-and-second situation in the bottom of the ninth inning and retired all three batters he faced to preserve a 3-2 California League win over the Carolina League in Wilmington, Delaware, in the All-Star game between the two circuits Tuesday. Okert struck out two to end the game.

WNBA

Chiney Ogwumike scored all 18 of her points in the second half for Connecticut as the Sun (7-6) beat the Indiana Fever (5-5) 89-67. ... Chiney's sister Nneka Ogwumike scored 13 points with eight rebounds for Los Angeles as the Sparks (3-7) lost to the Minnesota Lynx (9-1) 94-77.

College

Stanford freshman discus thrower Valarie Allman was named Pac-12 Newcomer/Freshman of the Year for women's track and field.

Arena football

The SaberCats' Francis Maka was named defensive player of the week after recording 3.5 sacks against the Spokane Shock.